Avs 2016 first round pick,Tyson Jost, is expected to return to the lineup this upcoming weekend for North Dakota. Jost suffered a lower body injury against Minnesota Duluth on January 20th. The Fighting Hawks, who have lost five of their past eight games, will certainly appreciate the boost from Jost as they visit Western Michigan on Friday.

Clurman Makes USHL Debut

Avs 2016 sixth round pick, Nathan Clurman, played a couple of games with the Tri-City Storm (USHL) last weekend, before returning back to Culver Military Academy (USHS). Clurman was minus two and racked up two penalty minutes in his stint with the Storm. This season for the Culver Military Academy, Clurman, who is committed to Notre Dame, has recorded 43 points in 48 games.

In a weekend sweep of Nebraska-Omaha, Will Butcher racked up three points for the Denver Pioneers. Butcher has recorded 24 points in 28 games this season.

Jost Nursing Lower Body Injury

Avs first round pick, Tyson Jost is currently missing in action due to a lower body injury he suffered last weekend against Minnesota Duluth. Jost missed out on this past weekend's series against Colorado College.

On Friday, DU defenseman Will Butcher was named one of 15 players up for the Senior Celebrating Loyalty and Achievement for Staying in School (CLASS) Award. Butcher, the lone National Collegiate Hockey Conference representative, is a qualifier for the award due to his achievements in the classroom, community, competition and character. The award winner will be announced on April 7th.

After losing to Team USA in the preliminary round, Canada had another crack at the Americans in the gold medal game of the World Junior Championship last Thursday. The Canadians blew a two-goal lead twice in the game. After a scoreless overtime session, Troy Terry had the lone marker in the shoot-out, giving the Americans gold.

For his effort, Tyson Jost had an assist in the game, but was stopped on his shoot-out attempt. He finished with a goal and three assists in the tournament.

Despite the disappointment, Jost opted to suit up for North Dakota's two game series against Nebraska Omaha this past weekend. Jost scored three goals and added an assist in the two game sweep.

Greer, Martin Named AHL-All Stars

The San Antonio Rampage will be represented by AJ Greer and Spencer Martin in the 2017 AHL All-Star Classic later this month. In his first pro season, Greer has contributed 26 points in 32 games for San Antonio. Martin has an 8-8 record as a starter, including a .919 save percentage.